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The Dakota County Fair runs August 10th - 16th. They have animals, food and more than 45 free events. General admission is free. Parking is $10. The fairgrounds are located in Farmington at 4008 220th St W.

A new football stadium has some fans concerned about the views of the field. Plus, a family therapist shares some advice for families as more adult children are moving back in with their parents. And some recommendations for the top Minnesota waterfalls, trails, and parks to check out this summer.

The Mall of America is hosting a VEX Robotics competition this weekend. More than 118 high school teams representing 23 states, and four countries are competing in the North Atrium of the mall August 6th - 8th. This VEX season features two new games that will challenge students to design, build, program, and refine their robots throughout the year. 

The Minnesota Tool Library is a volunteer-driven nonprofit. Volunteers and members share tools, trade skills and stories with one another.

Fans line up to meet the Loco Beach Coconuts ahead of their Banana Ball this weekend. Plus, cute corgis are getting ready for a special race this weekend.

Minnesota has two libraries dedicated to tools. One is in St. Paul and the other is in Northeast Minneapolis. The Minnesota Tool Library is a place to share tools and trade skills and even check out equipment. The idea is this low-cost access will save people money on home repairs and car maintenance while also keeping things out of the landfill. The Tool Library also offers classes including Intro to Shop Tools and Car Care 101 among others. 

A new flu vaccine could help cut down on sickness this winter, plus Garden Guy Dale K. heads to an ice cream shop in Minneapolis serving up a unique flavor of berry ice cream. And later in the show, Kelly heads to a vintage shop in St. Paul showcasing how you can showcase your beloved items around your spaces. 

Perfect of plump? Dr. Eric and Butter join us for what to look out for if your pets have put on too many pounds. And some advice for the Sandwich Generation, those caring for kids and aging parents at the same time. Plus extend the summer with some Minnesota-made products.

Perfect or plump? Dr. Eric and Butter join us for what to look out for if your pets have put on too many pounds. And some advice for the Sandwich Generation, those caring for kids and aging parents at the same time. Plus extend the summer with some Minnesota-made products.

A new event will allow visitors to explore the Titanic through the eyes of the passengers. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage opens on Thursday, August 6th at the Royalston Square event center. It combines history and technology and includes 2,000 artifacts. The exhibit will be in place through the holidays. Tickets start at $24.90. It is located at 501 Royalston Ave. in Minneapolis.

A Minnesota mom and avid reader made it her mission to give away free books to kids all across the state. To date, she's handed out more than 600,000 books through her Free Book Buggie. The retrofitted shuttle bus makes several stops every week throughout the summer. The Free Book Buggie website lists all of the upcoming stops.

This weekend, dozens of antique cars will begin their trek from New London to New Brighton with several stops along the way. It's the 40th Antique Car Run. The vehicles are from 1908 or earlier, or a one- or two-cylinder vehicle from 1915 or earlier. The drive is 120 miles and they average 20mph. The antique vehicles will begin arriving at New Brighton Stockyard Days at 3 p.m. on Saturday August 8th.